Martin Luther King Jr. believes that the issue of segregation shouldn’t be settled with negotiation, but rather with direct nonviolent action. After all, how else would change occur if you don’t bring awareness to the people? Through the use of logos and diction, Martin Luther King Jr. effectively portrays his view on how the abolishment of segregation should occur. To start out, he introduces the whole purpose of the speech: A group of men criticized his method of bringing about the abolition of segregation. He feels as if these men have good intention toward him and uses words like “patient” and “reasonable” to get them to hear him out and let them know he means no harm. He then goes on to explain his whole approach, using examples of Christians …show more content…
Martin Luther King Jr. gives vivid examples of black or “negro” families being terrorized and oppressed by everyone including those who are made to protect the citizens. He makes the argument, how can we protect ourselves from people who want us dead? Having interracial schools is just one small step toward equality and even then it is in vain. How can they protect their families, their children, if they can’t even protect themselves? Luther (King Jr.) goes on to bring reference to ideas of equality and liberty. If you find that some laws may be unjust, you have the right to not follow them. He also says that if you are to break these laws, you should do it with pride and dignity because at least you know that you’re doing/fighting for something that you believe is right, no matter the penalty. Luther (King Jr.) then, explains the purpose of “direct action.” The only way you can bring awareness to the people is by taking action. Negotiation will get you nowhere because the white man will always say “wait!”, giving you false hope when nothing will really happen. He also states how “disappointed” he is in the clergy for